Blood drive

Washington County Hospitals and Clinics will host a community blood drive from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 400 E. Polk, inside Donor Bus

What: Washington County Hospitals and Clinics Community Blood Drive

When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Where: Donor Bus, 400 E. Polk, Washington

Appointments: To donate, please contact Greta Clemons at (319) 863 3921 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 881 to locate the drive.

Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800)747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 11/27/19 are eligible to give at this drive.

About Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

ABOUT MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Iowa City VA Health Care System, Washington County Hospitals and Clinics.